70 Westchester Road, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130 • Jamaica Plain
$785,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,669
Sq Ft
$470
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1952
Year Built
1
Garage Space
19
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 3, 2017 • MLS# 72104911 Copied! • Updated Feb 24, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $780,000
Final Sale Price: $785,000
Difference: +$5,000 (+0.6%)
Performance Metrics
100.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $467
Sale $/sq ft: $470
This property sold for $470 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$470/sq ft
Area Median
$739/sq ft
Difference
36.4%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

MOSS HILL- A home for all seasons! This delightfully designed home offers a dynamic floor plan & a beautiful backyard. Looking for your own Shangri-La, here it is! The enticing backyard features: beautifully terraced perennial gardens, luxurious pool & multiple decks for relaxing & entertaining. This home has a great flow for entertaining, period detailing & wonderful light. The interior features a family room w/ vaulted ceilings w/skylights, built in bookcases & cabinetry, an elegant living room w/ a gorgeous fireplace & wood shutters, this room opens to the sunny dining room w/ patios doors offering a fabulous view outside. The kitchen has great work space & easy outdoor access. The 2nd floor mstr bedroom is spacious & has great closet space. Additional bedrooms are generous size w/ good closet space & sunlight. Direct access to the garage. Fabulous yard an amazing pool. Super location-walking distance to the Arboretum,Forest Hills T, JP Pond. Great location for runners & walkers!

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Property History

Market Insights

47.8%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73577265
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 15, 2026
$1,495,000
MLS #73577265 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73108849
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 29, 2023
$1,475,000
MLS #73108849
Sold
Feb 24, 2017
$785,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
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Listed for Sale
Jan 3, 2017
$780,000
Original listing
Agent: Bunny Cecchetto Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $4,954 $697,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,954
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$697,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1952
Living Area 1,669 sq ft
Lot Size 0.20 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Closet

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Pool Pool - Inground Heated
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,954
Assessed Value $697,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1952
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,669 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1952
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Italian Home For Children
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-09
British International School of Boston
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.9 mi | #262 of 352 | Score: 35.5
Improved 35 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
209 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Curley K-8 School
1.3 mi | #268 of 352 | Score: 34.8
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-23.4 below state avg
955 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
1.4 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Holy Name Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Haley Pilot School
1.6 mi | #745 of 825 | Score: 32.8
Dropped 92 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.6 mi | #680 of 825 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 153 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
312 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
1.7 mi | #636 of 825 | Score: 38.9
Dropped 61 spots from last year
-19.3 below state avg
366 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.1 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.5 mi
Irving Middle
1.4 mi
Timilty Middle
2.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
0.8 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.0 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
Catholic Memorial School
2.6 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.8 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.9 mi | #231 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 97 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

70 Westchester Road, Boston MA 02130

Boston, MA 02130

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bunny Cecchetto
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain
Office Phone 617-522-4600
Agent MLS ID BB800609
Office MLS ID BB9348
Listing Data Updated Feb 24, 2017 3:37 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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